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Microsoft Surface Pro 10 for Business Tablets

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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29 May 2025 at 13:38

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the acquisition of Microsoft Surface Pro 10 for Business Tablets by The National Archives, located in Richmond, England, has been completed. This procurement falls under the industry category of computer equipment and supplies, with a contract value of £13,289. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 28th May 2025, with the contract period commencing on 29th May 2025 and ending on 20th June 2025. The buying organisation, The National Archives, actively engaged in this tender process with Ballicom Limited as the awarded supplier. Key dates include the award date on 28th May 2025 and the publication of the award notice on 29th May 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement was designed to be inclusive of such organisations. The focus on high-tech business tablets indicates potential profitable engagements for companies specialising in IT hardware and business solutions. Businesses already part of relevant framework agreements would be well-positioned to compete in similar future procurements. The successful completion of this contract by Ballicom Limited, identified as an SME, exemplifies the opportunity for smaller companies to expand their market presence and contribute to public sector supply chains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Surface Pro 10 for Business Tablets

Notice Description

Microsoft Surface Pro 10 for Business - Tablets

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f18d823-364e-4325-92c2-c0aae1f6f16d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4616705-9db0-4199-98fd-bb0f4078ccd8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,289 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,289 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
28 May 2025 - 20 Jun 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BALLICOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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